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I N T R O D U C T I O N
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Intended audience
MyLab
manuals are written for sonographers, physicians, and biomedical
engineers who have been trained on basic ultrasound principles and
techniques.
Before reading these instructions for use, you need to be familiar with
ultrasound techniques. Sonography training and clinical procedures are not
included here.
Disclaimer
Ultrasound scanner should only be used by persons who are fully trained in
its safe and proper operation. They should have detailed knowledge of
ultrasound scanner, they should be aware of its specifications, accuracy and
limitations, and should be able to manipulate the ultrasound scanner correctly
in order to ensure that patient diagnosis and management are not
compromised. For this reason, anyone operating the ultrasound scanner
should read and understand the ultrasound scanner operating manual.
Ultrasound scanner, transducers, cables, monitor and image recorders should
be regularly inspected and kept on acceptable levels of performance. In case
of device failure to operate correctly, the operator should contact the nearest
Esaote Service Office.
Special attention should be dedicated to intra-cavitary probes (e.g. vaginal,
rectal or oesophageal probes). They should be cleaned according to
established protocols (AIUM guidelines for cleaning probes) and should not
be used if there is noticeable self-heating of the probe when operating in air.
Particular care should be taken if trans-vaginal probes are to be used to
investigate a pregnancy during the first 10 weeks after LMP.
The images and calculations provided by ultrasound scanner should never be
regarded as the only basis for clinical diagnosis. They are intended to be just
a part of a more complex diagnostic process that includes medical history,
symptoms and other instrumental examinations.
A proper patient ID and exact examination date and time must be always
included and must appear on all recorded data and prints. Identification error
could result in mistaken diagnosis.
WARNING
It should be considered that ultrasound scanner is not meant for long-term
data storage and that in case of serious device failure and consecutive
repair, the stored data can be lost. Thus, a regular backup of data is
recommended.